CLASS OF 1971 HARLEY DAVIDSON XLH 900

[@cana125dh7322]

I had the opportunity to ride an XLCR for 100 miles in West Virginia back roads. It was the only Harley that I've ever straddled. I'm a BMW - Ducati guy. I was more impressed than I expected. Shifted like a tractor. Kerclunck, kerclunk. One of the best looking bikes ever made. Vroom, Vroom. God Bless Y'all.

[@alexmorton5200]

The 900 Sportster was a nice ride. Plus it's pretty quick out of the gate.

[@paulosborne7422]

I had a 1976 Ironhead.. 1000cc with big bore kit..Awesome bike

[@hecwashere610]

Looks badass i think im in love lol God bless America 🇺🇸

[@daneboro6847]

Gorgeous piece of history👍

[@josephtilotta3589]

I almost starting crying. I miss my 1971 900. If I was rich, I would be there tomorrow. Love you guys. Spanky Tx.

[@FrankMcGurk-k7r]

Yet another well preserved work of motorcycle art from Milwaukee. Absolutely beautiful.

[@jasoneardley2202]

That Harley is beautiful love those antique bikes!!! High class right there💯

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Sharp looking Harley. Looks brand new. Love the way the exhaust note sounds. A head turner!

[@johnranallo424]

One of the nicest features of the pre-disc brake Sportsters is the internal throttle. They are not complicated, they are easy to set up correctly, they are very smooth and there is no cleaner look. Your shop does really fine work but get up to speed on the internal throttle. It is a big plus to the vintage crowd.

[@ThirdHandle]

I’ve never honestly been a Harley Davidson fan, I am a British bike guy through and through, but this specific Harley really speaks to me.

[@harleyriders02]

I had the pleasure of owning one back in the mid 70's.

[@sydneysheppard4979]

Ken Kaplan sr!! That bike is real clean...man I gotta come work for you!! Rock on Ken sr🇺🇸✌️😎

[@williamheeber3290]

I had a 72 XLCH, wish I kept it....upgraded to 08Fatboy 💪👍

[@robedmunds7163]

if the original owner is looking down he would be proud of the job you have done. Love my Sporty and ride it through the Welsh Valleys in the U.K.

[@smiley4288]

Sounds n looks sweet 👍😎👍

[@bobg1219]

The seat is a nice look!

[@796andy2]

had a 72 xlch right shift , ran great ! (s+s , dyna coil) zero leaks , 2nd or 3rd kick start

[@SOFTAILX]

Awesome bike.

[@DH-tj6tf]

After I quit riding Dirt bikes with my buddies (bad crash) I bought my brother's 69 Ironhead Sportster leaked fluids like crazy, Dad made me park it in the street it leak so bad, lol! I was 16 and been riding Harley's ever since! 😎

[@Pompomgrenade]

😮 You got to be lucky to own something like that..🇺🇲

[@DJPTEXAS]

Had a 71 XLCH... 900 , I believe they had a mid year change to the engine upped to 1000cc ? You guys get the most beautiful bikes... great example of older Iron ! Keep it up ! God bless you....

[@mainebigfoothunter7088]

They changed to 1000cc in 1972. The motor was modified mid year in 1973 model year, adding an additional headbolt, improving the sealing of the head gaskets. The frame in 1973 was factory recalled to have dealers weld braces behind the battery and oil tank. I owned a black 1973 XLCH. I stupidly sold it to buy an FLH

[@DJPTEXAS]

@@mainebigfoothunter7088 👍👍

[@GLHS592]

I am beginning to really love these iron head Sportsters. This one is stunning.

[@spookydog6959]

Ruby is my 70 XLH 👍

[@kevinsmith8328]

This model is clean and looks right. A keeper in my book.

[@tooltimze]

A very fine machine gentlemen.......also the 71 in my opinion was the best Ironhead ever made....and yes,,,i am biased because i had one as my first HD many years ago...rode it trouble free for five years...i know,i know....i was lucky....the experience made me an Ironhead lover forever....thanks for the upload......

[@L2fish]

I used to run Continentals on my 70s bikes

[@uan588]

Stunning Sir. Dime piece

[@paulgrogan8032]

I've always been of the opinion that this Era of Iron heads has the sexiest oil bag ever put on a H.D.🏆

[@796andy2]

nah , the square one on the kick only is

[@ericstothart982]

My favorite tank badge that Harley Davidson has right there 👌

[@robgrossen3905]

What a beautiful machine 😍

[@bobg1219]

Clean 71!

[@toddmills2407]

Love it.

[@davidgooch9882]

I hope the pan head is the next video my phone screwed up and I didn't get to see if it fired up. That's a beautiful sporty. For sure

[@SAAXLCH]

in the (early) 70's, everyone wanted a Sportster

[@jeffmonteith3055]

There is a sweet, un pretentious, super cool sportster. Your videos are preventing my winter cabin fever up north here in New Brunswick, Canada. I had my own motorcycle shop retailing for over 10 years up here and I admire and understand what you do. You raise the bar as high as it can go ,and are a true cycling icon! I'm coming down this year to check everything out.(Holy shit that sportys points cover was cheesy though lol)

[@KaplanCycles]

Thank you brother you know the deal looking forward to meeting you

[@jjvv7578]

Un pote en avait une ,rouge, dans les années 80-90. Je ne roulais qu'en tout-terrain (2 temps) . En France. Mon dieu , que cette moto était belle et excitante ! J'étais amoureux de la moto de mon pote ! A friend had a red one in the 80s and 90s. I only drove off-road (2-stroke). In France. My god, how beautiful and exciting this bike was! I was in love with my friend's bike!

[@1941392]

Swap the S&S air cleaner for an oval Bendix air cleaner. Very nice old Ironhead….

[@Richard_Lush]

Man you get some sweet bikes in. Love em. Thanks for the content 👍 and you certainly took it to the next level 😀 love the seat. I had a 74 I just sold and I’ll tell you rims are a b--h to clean properly. Takes forever. The only thing I wish is it had an electric start. I’m not getting any younger 🥲

[@travelinben1966]

Beautiful bike.Nice work.👍👍 10:53

[@Robert-x8o9o]

Very nice job beautiful bike.

[@n.v.1258]

I'm sure it will be hard for Ken to see this one leave the shop.😢

[@rickyorozco1200]

Amazing

[@toddaod295]

Wow...what a beauty!

[@amyjohnson3123]

Beautiful!

[@chupacabraracing181]

Kap I have a Suzuki mini truck similar to the one you guys just got from Japan. It's in excellent shape but needs a little TLC motor wise. Would you be interested?

[@KaplanCycles]

Yes of course! Text me pics & info 860 916 9784 -Sr

[@Patriot-up2td]

That’s a beaut!!!

[@user-8windofchange]

God safe America, Russia and Harley-Davidson! Peace for all!

[@ThePeavey23]

Mr Duane allman’s bike!!

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

I like it

[@stanleybaker8707]

I meant to say,now that's a Harley,freaking awesome sound😊😊😊.

[@kevinhill4012]

🙏

[@keisenburg9828]

Holy crap what a beaut. That sounds so mean 😈

[@lorenzabrioni5256]

Ancora bellissima, unica!!

[@virgilastacy5281]

My second Harley was a 1960 900 magneto it was a roller looked like this of course cam cover was old style But it didn't look that good Keep it between the mustard and mayo and rubber side down later GBU

[@virgilastacy5281]

Oh yeah Dale rebuilt the lower end we were both from IL at that time 1973

[@glennmaddock]

Those tank emblems…anyone know if they were stock for XLHC900 that year?

[@Doug-mc3dd]

Its....Then Came Bronson.✊😁

[@NewEngland462]

What size are rear shocks. Building a 71 now

[@PeterSeidl-jn9qu]

Night rider....great bike..

[@stanleybaker8707]

No that's a Harley 😊, sounds freaking awesome 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊.

[@archstanton9361]

Wolverine!

[@kennyh5083]

Harley's don't leak oil, they mark their territory!

[@talltimbot]

Where is the big brother Night Train?

[@elcapitano1972]

#Ironmaiden 😍🫦🤤🎨💍

[@oblivianation9759]

This time he's serious. You are not going to find a nicer one

[@davidgooch9882]

I think fonzi rode a trymph.

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

FONZY 😂 what was his bike

[@kennyh5083]

Yadda yadda, those aluminum rims are crap, they're aluminum and gather dirt in their ridges on every ride! They're crap and every HD owner replaces them! the chromed steel rims are the only ones you want on a Sportster, unless you get mags!! Thankfully the front is steel! The back was replaced as it originally came steel also!

[@andrewcitizennotsubject8897]

Probaly the only bike which would replace my Panther single , had a Evo sportser for ten years but found it bland compared to the Panther